181 N Plaza Court

Enjoy the best of Charleston. Imagine living with panoramic views of the famous Charleston Harbor from your exquisite 4,000+ square foot penthouse. The main living area features a 30' window wall with ever changing scenes of sailboats, cruise ships and cargo vessels from around the world moving gracefully by. This is life as we envisioned it in Charleston. A Concierge greets guests in the lobby, guests are announced for owners approval and then escorted via elevator to the penthouse. Exiting the elevator, guests gasp at the grandeur of your home and the magnificent harbor views beyond. After cocktail hour, shuttle your guests downtown to some of the world's finest restaurants, just six minutes away! READ MOREThe Renaissance is made up of two stunningly designed buildings on 50 waterfront acres in the heart of Patriots Point. The buildings overlook Charleston Harbor which is one of the busiest harbors in the world. Each building contains 50 residences. There are only four penthouses the size of 181 N Plaza Court. The amenities include secured underground parking, secured building and elevators, four guest suites that may be rented by owner's guests, a 24 hour a resort style water front pool, library, fitness center, spa room for massage services and a large gathering/party room with full kitchen and fireplace. Walking trails are easily accessed from the complex including a local favorite, the pedestrian path on the Ravenel Bridge.The Penthouse at 181 North Plaza CourtExiting the elevator, the main living area elicits an uncontrolled stunned facial expression from guests. The living room measures about 17'6"" X 33' and is joined by an open dining room which is about 13' X 20'. Both areas share the 30' window wall framing the harbor and Historic Charleston. Natural light fills the rooms during the day and twinkling city lights are enjoyed as the sun sets. You won't want to miss a single sunset. Celebrating sunset easily becomes a ritual in this home.Glistening, naturally finished wood floors give the space a feeling of lightness throughout the home. Remote controlled shades gently glide down providing easy adjustment of the natural light flowing into the home. A harbor facing full width covered balcony is accessed from either the family room, dining room or library. The balcony offers generous space for outdoor furniture for the many lucky guests who will join you for sunset celebrations. Of course, the July 4th fireworks over the harbor is a night to remember.The library is found off the family room. It features sliding glass doors inset in a window wall offering ever present views to the harbor. Built-in work stations with book shelves and generous cabinetry make this a perfect space for attending to family business or planning your next party. The kitchen is accessed from either the foyer or the dining area. The white washed, brownish gray designer cabinets and generous counter space are perfect for the gourmet chef in the family. Top of the line appliances include cook-top, wall oven, built-in microwave, dishwasher and refrigerator. The kitchen is long with a soft seating area at the opposite end centered around a cozy fireplace. A built-in buffet is inset to the right with more counter space and cabinetry. Perhaps, an ideal spot for a bar. Continuing to the rear of the home, the master bedroom brings a smile with it's size at 25' X 17'8"". The room is filled from natural light with glass sliding doors that open to a large patio. A large window offers views of the famous Ravenel Bridge. Remote control shades control light in the room with the touch of a button. There are two closets for the master bedroom. One is extremely large and custom finished, the other could serve as a large shoe closet, linen or overflow closet.There are two additional guest bedrooms. Each enjoys panoramic views of Patriots Point from the front of the building off a balcony. Each bedroom has a private bathroom and large closet. If you need more bedrooms from time to time, the library could be used as a bedroom. There are also four guest suites at the Renaissance and priced reasonably.There are many custom finished closets throughout the residence and a nice laundry room situated near the bedrooms for convenience.While the penthouse features are seductive, it is the lifestyle that the new owners will come to enjoy. No upkeep, one floor living, and views of one of the country's finest harbors. The finishing touch is the proximity to everything...especially Charleston's historic district. This location is about 10 minutes to the best Charleston beaches, Historic Charleston, Mt Pleasant dining and shopping, and 30 minutes to the airport.BUYER TO CONFIRM ANY INFORMATION IN THIS LISTING THAT IS IMPORTANT IN THE PURCHASE DECISION SUCH AS FEATURES, SQUARE FOOTAGE, LOT SIZE, TAXES AND SCHOOLS.